Category: Events and Shows

1. The Ducati Scrambler on show at Cholmondeley Pagent of Power

   Posted on 7:56am Wednesday 10th Jun 2015

   The Ducati Scrambler will make an appearance at CPOP for the first time
   • The Ducati Manchester stand will feature a number of Scrambler icons and the “DMC Eccythump Scrambler” special
   • Ducati Scrambler clothing will be on sale

   The Ducati Scrambler brand will be making its debut appearance at the eighth staging of the Cholmondeley Pagent of Power which will celebrate ‘power’ on land, air and water.

   Regional Ducati Scrambler dealer, Ducati Manchester will be bringing along its ‘Land of Joy’ – the term used for the world of the Ducati Scrambler that describes freedom of expression, fun and sharing of positive emotion. The ‘Land of Joy’ will incorporate a display of a number of Ducati Scrambler Icons and also a special customised bike showing the workshop skills of the dealer. The special is called the “DMC Eccythump Scrambler” and has been built using 1950's / 60's Superleggera coach building techniques and in partnership with builder Paul Eccleshare.

   The Ducati Scrambler has been a huge success since its launch thanks to its post-heritage design and its focus on the pure essence of motorcycling: two wheels, wide handlebars, a straightforward engine and endless fun. The bike inspired by the iconic 70’s model now features a 75hp oil cooled L-twin two-valve 803 cc engine housed in a trellis frame. The bike has Kayaba suspension and Brembo powered ABS brakes which are featured across all four versions of the Scrambler – Icon, Classic, Full Throttle and Urban Enduro.

   As part of the Ducati Scrambler display there will also be Ducati Scrambler clothing for sale and sales staff on hand to discuss the bikes in detail.

   Also at the event, the world’s only flying Vulcan will be taking to the skies above for its last ever Cheshire flight, with the Red Bull Matadors entertaining the crowd with an aerobatic display.

   The above, combined with camping, live music from Tenors of Rock and the RPJ Band and hundreds of exciting trade stands, will make CPOP the family-friendly motorsport event of the summer.

   For further information on the event visit: ww.cpop.co.uk a discount code of CPOPDUC will give a 10% off tickets ordered from the web site. To find out more about the Ducati Scrambler range see the website at www.scramblerducati.com

2. Farmyard Party 2015

   Posted on 1:56pm Saturday 6th Jun 2015

   19th to the 21st June - Helmsley, North Yorkshire

   It's TWO weeks until Farmyard Party! We look forward to seeing you for another epic year in Helmsley. We have brought together some great entertainment - details and links to the line-ups in the Main Stage, Riders' Rights Party and the Blues Bar below - that we hope everyone of you will enjoy.

   The Smacked Arse Comedy and BSH Custom Bike Show will return to provide Saturday afternoon's entertainment. We have the usual range of top notch food vans providing quality grub, Crusty's Bar and slabs of beer for those wanting a memorable weekend. ABF "The Soldiers' Charity" will be back again to provide customer showers throughout the weekend. And, of course, there will be enormous piles of wood for you to burn on the evenings.

   Saturday Only tickets are still available for Farmyard but only on a pre-book basis. So, if you know you can't escape work on Friday, why not book a ticket.

   Tickets for Farmyard can be bought online until the 14th of June. You can obtain tickets from outlets and MAG reps in certain parts of the UK. And, of course, you can always buy on the gate. Links to these outlets and contacts as well as other methods of buying tickets are below.

   As always, our events are held on behalf of Riders' Rights throughout UK and Europe.
   
   No Cars, No Vans, No Pedestrians, No Excuses

3. Bike stars Plater and Cooper to join enthusiasts in July for IAM riding festival‏

   Posted on 9:00am Thursday 28th May 2015

   A pair of stars from the world of motorbikes are set to join riding enthusiasts from all over the country for the IAM Motorcycling Festival (Institute of Advanced Motorists) taking place in early July.
   
   The event takes place at the National Motorcycle Museum, Solihull and features a full day of activities including many not available to museum visitors. The event is also open to non-members who can buy tickets in advance.
   
   The IAM Motorcycling Festival is a celebration of IAM volunteers from around the country who are the lifeblood of the organisation. Guests and friends are welcome to attend.
   
   The stars are Steve Plater, who will host the event, and John Cooper, with more names to be confirmed in the coming weeks. Steve is a four times winner in the British Superbike Championship and was the 2009 British Supersport champion, while John starred in the 1960’s and 70’s in the 500cc world championship and Isle of Man TT.
   
   The £10 admission includes museum admission and a free quiz, a food and drink voucher plus the opportunity to participate in all activities. Your ticket also gets you a free escorted museum tour and photo opportunities with some of the prize exhibits.
   
   There will also be five official ride-in points from around the country, so if you want to ride in good company this is a great opportunity to do so. Meeting points will be posted on the website soon.
   
   You can also show off your prowess at the wheel of your machine with a 'horseshoe' slow riding challenge. If you don’t feel up to that, you can simply show off your pride and joy itself for the IAM’s best bike competition.
   
   There will also be an exclusive pin badge available on the day only to ticket buyers, serving as a unique memento of the event.
   
   And if you are in the mood to spend some money, a partners’ marketplace will give you the opportunity to part with some pounds. The latest kit from BikeStop, RealRider and many other IAM partners will be on display. In addition IAM examiners and observers will be on hand to offer demo rides and answer all your questions.
   
   Sarah Sillars, IAM chief executive officer, said: “We hope that as many people as possible will come along to our event and rediscover the joy of riding. Riding is not only an enjoyable activity, but a highly social one too. And the IAM Motorcycling Festival is going to be one of the high points of the organisation’s 2015 calendar. We urge everyone to be a part of it”.
   
   To book your ticket call 0300 303 1134 or visit www.iam.org.uk/homecoming

4. Carl Fogarty and Richard Hammond lead ride out raising £45,000 for charity

   Posted on 9:00am Thursday 30th Apr 2015

   Bikers from across the country turned out in their thousands at the weekend, as they took part in one of the largest biking events in the country – the Bike4Life Ride Out and Festival (26 April 2015), raising money for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity.

   In excess of 5,000 motorcyclists participated in the 23 mile ride, along the A5/ M54 from Meole Brace, Shrewsbury to the RAF Museum Cosford, home of the Bike4Life Festival. They filled the motorway as far as the eye could see, travelling en masse by police escort to the Museum.

   It took 40 minutes for participants in the Ride Out to filter out of Shrewsbury and before the last few bikers had departed, the front riders had arrived at the Festival, filling the 23 mile route from start to finish.

   Leading the 5,000 strong Ride Out this year was seven times World Superbike Champion and current ‘King of the Jungle’ Carl Fogarty, joined by TV Presenter Richard Hammond and Bike4Life competition winner Trev Tawn from Broseley, Shropshire. The lucky winner got to meet his idols and pose for photos before joining them at the front of Ride Out, along with TV’s Emergency Bikers Mark Hayes and Steve Forrest.   

   Support for the event has grown each year, not just with the biking community, but with families and local residents alike. Thousands of members of the public lined the roads and every bridge along the route, waving as the bikers passed.

   The event raised in excess of £45,000 thanks to the phenomenal turnout and support shown by the biking community, smashing last year’s total by 50 per cent. The day was a huge success, with more bikers taking part in this year’s ride out than ever before, with many bikers travelling some distance to be part of the day. In addition to the 5,000 bikers on the Ride Out, over 4,000 bikers and families headed straight to the Festival, with over 9,000 visitors on site throughout the day.

   Upon arrival at the Museum, bikers were treated to an afternoon packed with entertainment which included a spectacular flypast from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Spitfire and live music supplied by five rock bands on the Planet Rock stage.

   Abi Betteridge, Museum Events Manager for the RAF Museum Cosford said:

   “We were staggered with the number of bikers wanting to take part in the Ride Out this year - I’ve never seen so many bikes in one place! Looking back at the photos and videos posted online of the Ride Out shows just how big the event has become. It was fantastic to welcome so many bikers and families alike to the Museum and to see them enjoying the Festival atmosphere and everything the day had to offer. This event has been months in the planning and the staff and volunteers organising the event have worked hard to make Bike4Life 2015 the best yet.”

   Two Midlands Air Ambulance helicopters were situated at the event and visitors were able to view on board as well as meet the aircrew. Fogarty took some time during his day to tour the helicopter and speak with the aircrew about their roles. Both helicopters were called out during the day, demonstrating the great need to continue to raise funds for the lifesaving service.

   Jason Levy, Fundraising and Marketing Director for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity said:

   “What an incredible day! We are blessed with immense support from the biking community and the number of motorcyclists and local people who joined us on the day was terrific. Each Midlands Air Ambulance mission costs £2,500, so the £45,000 raised will go towards 18 further life saving missions. Everyone who attended the Ride Out and Festival should be extremely proud of what they’ve helped us achieve, and we couldn’t be more grateful for their commitment to the charity.”
   
   

   Bike4Life is also in collaboration with Safer Roads Partnership and West Mercia Police who work tirelessly to promote road safety and to help reduce the number of road traffic collisions across West Mercia. The event took months of planning and wouldn’t have been possible without the support of the Central Motorway Police Group, the Highways Agency, West Mercia Police and Shropshire County Council, who ensured the safety of all of the bikers on the Ride Out. Organisers would also like to thank other road users for their patience and understanding during the Ride Out procession.

   Vicki Bristow, Communications Manager, Safer Roads Partnership said:

   “It's been great to be involved in such a worthwhile event and being able to engage with so many bikers not just across our region but from elsewhere. Helping to keep bikers as safe as possible whilst on the roads is one area we work really hard on and it was great to talk to so many bikers about the training opportunities that are available to them as well as talking about work we are doing on educating other road users about the importance of sharing our roads with bikers. The feedback we've had from the event has been fantastic and we can't wait to get involved again in 2016."

   Find out more information about the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity by visiting www.midlandsairambulance.com or for more information on the RAF Museum Cosford visit www.rafmuseum.org.
   
   Further details about the Safer Roads Partnership can be found at www.srpwestmercia.org.uk
   
   

   www.bike4lifefest.com

   

5. Get on your bike and head for the inaugural ‘Classics and Coffee’ event at Comet Classics

   Posted on 4:34pm Wednesday 29th Apr 2015

   On Sunday 24th May, where owners Martin Webb and Ray Waller will be revealing their new promotional vehicle – a 1951 Ford F1 truck restored by Wheeler Dealers’ Mike Brewer and Edd China.

   Mike will be at the showroom and global distribution centre of the classic motorcycle specialist, to hand over the restored pick-up that featured in the second episode of the series currently being shown on the Discovery Channel.

   Martin said: “We had been looking for a vehicle but wanted something in keeping with the period of the motorbikes we specialise in. When we saw the F1, we knew it was exactly what we were looking for.” Martin and Ray plan to use the F1 to transport their motorcycles to various events during show season.

   The truck will also be joined at the company’s Emsworth base by the MGA that appeared in episode three. This classic 50s sportscar had just been finished when Martin was telling Ray about the vehicles Mike and his mechanic Edd China were working on.

   Wheeler Dealer and classic bike fans are invited to join Martin and Ray at Comet Classics, bringing along their own classic bikes or cars for an informal open day, starting at 10am.  There you will be able to meet Mike and other like-minded enthusiasts and see the vehicles from the show as well as the current line-up of motorbikes on offer

   Martin added: “We’re thrilled to have Mike join us for our inaugural event and hope classic motorcycle fans will come along and join us for what promises to be a fun event.”

   Comet Classics was born out of two friend's enthusiasm for classic & vintage motorcycles and petrol pumps.  Between them, Martin and Ray have over 80 years of automotive and motorcycle experience. What started as a private collection is now a three-year-old business with over 100 classics motorcycles and petrol pumps in stock.  Many are appreciating classics and all represent excellent value for money.

   ‘Classics and Coffee’ will take place at Comet Classics, Windsor House, Clovelly Road, Southbourne, Esmworth, PO10 8PF, starting at 10am.

   www.cometclassics.co.uk
   
   For more information on Mike Brewer, visit www.mikebrewer.tv